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DP Coordinator Essentials: navigating IB results & re-marks
A summary and slides from my recent webinar: navigating IB DP remarks and retakes. Essential guidance for coordinators, including how to analyse results to make better decisions.

Kieran Burgess
4 days ago2 min read
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Developing an IB-aligned Inclusion policy
When evaluating IB schools, I often see fundamental inclusion expectations missed: I hope this free handbook clearly and efficiently prompts IB school leaders and coordinators to address these fundamentals; systemising your policy review process, making the most use of leaders' time, whilst not compromising on quality or IB requirements.

Kieran Burgess
May 192 min read
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Developing an IB-aligned Language Policy
As one of the IB's five mandated policies, a school's language policy is crucial at making visible those invisible drivers of a culture of international mindedness, diversity and respect. The IB expects schools to regularly review policies, and this free handbook will help leaders and coordinators conduct systematic and effective policy review and development.

Kieran Burgess
May 181 min read
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Developing an IB-aligned Assessment Policy
The history of our word 'assess' is so rich in imagery of sitting together to discuss, to reach agreement, and to find common ground and consensus. So why is the word 'assessment' today so weighted with expectations of isolation and difficulty? Whatever your and your school's views on assessment, there is an important culture at play here. Reviewing this culture relies on considered development of the policies around assessment. For IB school leaders and coordinators, this fr

Kieran Burgess
May 172 min read
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Developing an IB-aligned Admissions policy
Creating a comprehensive admissions policy is essential for International Baccalaureate (IB) schools. This process shapes the community and culture of the institution, with the thinking process together being of much more value than an 'off the shelf' policy document. This free handbook keeps the agency with you and your community, prompting you to explore current practices 'on the ground', envisioning future improvements collaboratively.

Kieran Burgess
May 142 min read
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Developing an IB-aligned Academic Integrity policy
This handbook is part of a series of IB Leadership handbooks, including five Developing Policies handbooks, that are designed to prompt deep reflection amongst you and your colleagues, keep the agency for school improvement firmly in your hands, and respect your context. Written with the experience of an IB school evaluation visitor, it includes checklists on what to include in your policy to meet minimum requirements, as well as detailed scaffolding to draft and deliver your

Kieran Burgess
May 132 min read
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